Children's support worker

Health & Social Care; Preston; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Health & Social Care is seeking dedicated Support Workers in the Preston area. You will provide essential support to individuals, helping them live independently and participate fully in daily activities.

The role includes personal care, medication assistance and social engagement, with a flexible, client‑focused approach. Applicants should have care or support experience, strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient nature.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience in care or support work is required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Compassionate, patient and a proactive team player attitude.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing client needs.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (desirable)

Aufgaben

• Provide essential support to individuals, helping them live independent lives.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Support with medication management and social engagement.
• Tailor assistance to each individual’s requirements and goals.

Kenntnisse

Care experience

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible

Positive attitude

Ausbildung

Level 3 Health & Social care qualification

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Support Worker

Area : Preston

Pay Rate: GBP16 - GBP20 per hour

Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in the your area. If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, rewarding environment and has a desire to empower individuals to live independently, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will assist with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, tailored to each individuals requirements. Your role will involve both practical support and emotional encouragement, helping clients achieve their personal goals.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience in care or support work.
• A compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in supporting people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of clients.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a team player.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
• Level 3 Health & Social care qualification

The people involved in these placements can have a range of needs, including:

• Challenging & aggressive behaviour
• Learning disability
• Autistic Spectrum Condition
• ADHD
• Personality Disorder
• Self-Injury
• M.H diagnosis
• Victims of the range of abuses
• Inappropriate behaviours

Criteria for these roles are:

• Child and Adult DBS - on the update service
• Previous Experience in a similar role
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (desirable not essential)
• References covering the last 3 years

IND-HSC

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy